MC Stan, who hails from the western state of Maharashtra, was previously only well-known to hip-hop and rap enthusiasts who admired his harsh rhymes and unapologetic mannerisms.
But since he featured on the season of Bigg Boss 16, his fame has grown by millions. His name has been trending on social media since Sunday when the show's host, star Salman Khan, declared him the winner.
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Fans have lauded Stan as the "saviour of hip-hop" in India, and viewers have enthused about his "raw and real personality." Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and singer Honey Singh, who dubbed Stan the "Indian Lil Wayne," are among the new fans of his music.
According to his ardent supporters, the rapper's aggressive approach is a part of the unique socio-political grammar of hip-hop, which conveys the fears of those who grew up without luxury.
Recently, the rapper held an event in Mumbai where he was cheered by his fans all throughout the entire concert. The rapper was in good spirits and engaged the audience in his performance beautifully.
Soon after the show ended, the rapper was surrounded by fans, a viral video shows that a mob hailed MC Stan as he was leaving the event and was seen blocking his path. By the time he got to his car, the crowd had only gotten bigger, and suddenly others were trying to grasp his hand as he battled to get in. He eventually succeeded in boarding his vehicle with assistance. Even fans stood in his path, making it challenging for him to walk.
For those who don't know, Altaf Shaikh performs as MC Stan and gained notoriety by teaming up with rappers like Emiway Bantai and Raftaar. His songs like ‘Basti Ka Hasti’, ‘Insaniyat’, and ‘Kal Hai Mera Show’ are quite popular. Last year, he took part in Bigg Boss 16. In the Salman Khan-hosted competition, MC Stan triumphed against celebrities including Shiv Thakare and Shalin Bhanot.